2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 639 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | C5 | Meteor |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |